Stage One: Assess

A critical component for sustaining a successful and impactful program is understanding, not only the needs and risk factors relevant to your target population, but the environment in which a program will be implemented. This information will lay the foundation for building a successful program.

Existing partnerships and collaborations with key stakeholders (including representatives of your target population and agencies and individuals with a vested interest) that will support implementation and sustainability.

Data can be gathered from various sources, such as state or local surveillance (e.g. Youth Risk Behavior Survey) or by conducting your own surveys, focus groups or interviews. These data are essential for demonstrating the need for your program and gaining buy-in and support from funders, key stakeholders, partners and leaders within your own organization. Before you move on to the next stage, you may need to address limitations identified during assessment stage.

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ETR program manager Stephanie Guinosso, MPH, talks about the Program Success Framework and how you can put these tools to work to create and run effective, sustainable programs that enable young people to thrive.